By installing the best radiant barrier foil insulation, such as Enerflex, you can reflect up to 96% of the radiant heat energy from the sun back through your roof. As a result, your attic space is up to 30° cooler, which leads to a more comfortable and consistent temperature throughout your home as well as energy savings.
Radiant Barrier / Reflective Insulation Reduces the Workload on Your AC Unit
This increased performance of your insulation and duct work, and decreased workload on your air conditioner and other appliances means Enerflex reflective insulation will pay for itself in utility bill savings in a relatively short period of time.
Here are three tips for reducing the workload on your AC unit:
- Turn ceiling fans on to recirculate hot air that rises and get cold air off the ground
- Install a programmable thermostat and have it set to turn on only when you're home
- Change your furnace filter every three months or before it gets too dirty
Qualifying for a Tax Credit with Enerflex Radiant Barrier Insulation
Enerflex Radiant Barrier is Energy Star certified and qualifies for a tax credit through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Residential applications that qualify for the credit (when properly installed per installation instructions) are attics, walls and crawl spaces. Simply download the Enerflex Tax Credit Certificate for your tax records to save 10% up to $500.
Safe and Sustainable
Enerflex will not harm your shingles. A normal radiant barrier may raise the temperature of your shingles 2-5 degrees and will not affect the life or warranty of your shingles. Enerflex can help you qualify for 5 LEED points under EA1 and MR5, is an ENERGY STAR rated product and has a Class-A fire rating.
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To be most effective, the radiant barrier needs to be facing an open air space.